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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
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School count noncount noun
When is "school" a count noun and when is it a noncount noun? For example, why do we say "I went to school today." but. "I applied to three schools."
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School is a count noun when it refers to the building or institution. It is a non-count noun when it refers to the activity of learning or studying. Count: I went to the school today to vote in the election.
- School is a count noun when it refers to the building or institution.
- It is a non-count noun when it refers to the activity of learning or studying.
- Count: I went to the school today to vote in the election.
- ) Non-count: I went to school today.
- ) After school we play basketball.
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School is a count noun when it refers to the building or institution.
It is a non-count noun when it refers to the activity of learning or studying.
Count:
I went to the school today to vote in the election. (I went to the building which was set up as a polling place.)
Non-count:
I went to school today. (I went to the place where I learn and stud
It is a non-count noun when it refers to the activity of learning or studying.
Count:
I went to the school today to vote in the election. (I went to the building which was set up as a polling place.)
Non-count:
I went to school today. (I went to the place where I learn and stud
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